Cable adds to red tape burden

City AM featured comments from Ruth Porter on new business regulations.

Ruth Porter of the Institute of Economic Affairs think tank said the proposals are out of step with the government’s business-friendly rhetoric.

“It’s all very well the government talking about cutting red tape, but in too many areas they are making life tougher for businesses, not easier,” she said. “Making companies jump through additional hoops when it comes to directors is unnecessary meddling that will inevitably make it harder for UK businesses to thrive.”